Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite (2010–2026).
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 19
- Model years
- 17
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2023 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freedom Elite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2021 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freedom Elite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | Electrical System |
| 2019 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2017 Freedom Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Freedom Elite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite problem areas (all years)
- Brakes2 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion2 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control2 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Electrical System1 complaints
Complaint trend
Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite recalls
Risk: A LP hose that contacts the generator exhaust increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A slide-Out room that extends unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Water may get into the BIM/BIR and create electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Risk: Overheated wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Battery cable contact with the exhaust manifold and heat shield can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the brake fluid leaks, this may extend the braking distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If a customer were to rely on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, the possibility of a vehicle rollaway or unintended vehicle movement cannot be ruled out which could increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: The loose connection can causing arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A propane fuel leak may increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Without a seat belt, the occupant sitting in the middle position of the sofa will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to its weight capacity without including the weight of the water carried onboard, the motorhome may be overloaded. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If an awning falls, there is an increased risk of injury to anyone under the awning.
Risk: The tank can loosen and potentially fall off of the vehicle creating a road hazard increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Risk: An engine shut down while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology